Pockets Castles

by Philip Wilkinson

Published 6 November 1997
Pockets: Castles is a captivating guide to castles and the people who lived in them. Superb full-colour photographs and clear concise text reveal just what it was like to live in a medieval castle in times of peace or war. Pockets: Castles also explores different types of castles from around the world and is packed with fascinating historical facts. Dorling Kindersley Pockets is a major new series of reference guides that provides an in-depth look at a whole range of subjects. Easy to use and highly collectable these fact-packed mini-guides gather everything you need to know about a subject - and put it in your pocket!

Pockets World History

by Philip Wilkinson

Published 28 March 1996
From the earliest civilisations to the present day this fascinating guide gives the key periods and dates in world history. Illustrated time charts provide an overview of contemporary events around the globe and detailed tables list the most important rulers and leaders across the centuries. Dorling Kindersley Pockets is a major new series of reference guides that provide an in-depth look at a wide range of subjects. Easy to use and highly collectable these fact-packed mini-guides gather everything you need to know about a subject - and put it in your pocket!